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In much of Australia the UV Index reaches 3 or above for most of the year, and all year round in the north. That's the level at which SunSmart recommends sun protection: shade, clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. These guides cover UV parasols, sun-sensitive medicines and staying cooler outdoors.

Start with our Australian guides:

Sun Protection Guides for Australia

Sun Protection for Hiking: The Complete Trail UV Safety Guide (2026)

Sun Protection for Hiking: The Complete Trail U...

Sun protection for hiking matters more at altitude. Learn how UV increases 10-12% per 1,000m, which body parts burn most, and how to build a layered trail defense.

Sun Protection for Hiking: The Complete Trail U...

Sun protection for hiking matters more at altitude. Learn how UV increases 10-12% per 1,000m, which body parts burn most, and how to build a layered trail defense.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Sun Protection: A Complete Prevention Guide

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Sun Protection: What Ac...

Squamous cell carcinoma sun protection requires more than sunscreen. Learn the layered prevention strategy for SCC with UPF clothing and physical UV barriers.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Sun Protection: What Ac...

Squamous cell carcinoma sun protection requires more than sunscreen. Learn the layered prevention strategy for SCC with UPF clothing and physical UV barriers.

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — Accutane Sun Protection

Isotretinoin Sunscreen: The Complete Accutane S...

Isotretinoin sunscreen should be SPF 50+ broad-spectrum mineral - well above the SPF 15 minimum printed on the Australian Roaccutane label. Here is what the TGA Product Information, the Australasian...

Isotretinoin Sunscreen: The Complete Accutane S...

Isotretinoin sunscreen should be SPF 50+ broad-spectrum mineral - well above the SPF 15 minimum printed on the Australian Roaccutane label. Here is what the TGA Product Information, the Australasian...

Actinic Keratosis Sun Protection: The Daily Protocol That Goes Beyond Sunscreen

Actinic Keratosis Sun Protection: The Daily Pro...

Actinic keratosis sun protection requires more than SPF. Learn the shade-first daily protocol dermatologists recommend for AK patients to prevent recurrence and SCC.

Actinic Keratosis Sun Protection: The Daily Pro...

Actinic keratosis sun protection requires more than SPF. Learn the shade-first daily protocol dermatologists recommend for AK patients to prevent recurrence and SCC.

Basal Cell Carcinoma Sun Protection: Why Sunscreen Alone Isn't Enough

Basal Cell Carcinoma Sun Protection: Why Sunscr...

Basal cell carcinoma sun protection requires more than SPF. Learn why the Cochrane review found sunscreen has no proven BCC prevention benefit and what works instead.

Basal Cell Carcinoma Sun Protection: Why Sunscr...

Basal cell carcinoma sun protection requires more than SPF. Learn why the Cochrane review found sunscreen has no proven BCC prevention benefit and what works instead.

Sun Protection for Yard Work: The Complete Safety Guide

Sun Protection for Yard Work: The Complete Safe...

Sun protection for yard work goes beyond sunscreen. Learn the shade-first approach, UV exposure data, and practical protocols for homeowners and landscapers.

Sun Protection for Yard Work: The Complete Safe...

Sun protection for yard work goes beyond sunscreen. Learn the shade-first approach, UV exposure data, and practical protocols for homeowners and landscapers.